Facebook Announcement! Farewell Luncheon

March 10, 2015
728 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
www.drccinfo.org
218-722-8180
DRCC’s Mission: To support individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities to live
rich and meaningful lives with family, friends, work and community.
Inside this issue:
Job Openings
2
Job Openings
3
Annual Nurse’s Review
3
Items Wanted
4
Fund Changes
4
Friday Fest
4
Cooking Corner
4
Search: Duluth Regional Care
Center” or click on the link
below:
https://www.facebook.com/
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Facebook Announcement!
We are proud to announce the birth of DRCC’s Facebook account. A
committee was formed several months ago to take a look at how DRCC
could do a better job of getting our name out to our community. We
looked at ways to reach more people regarding employment opportunities as well as what we are about as a company.
Amber Pedersen and Cassie Harvey have agreed to create and monitor
our Facebook account. Please remember:
 If you list yourself as an employee, please have appropriate pictures
and updates, per our policy.
 If you are contributing pictures that include clients, you must first
inform the guardian and/or the client before using the picture.
 If you want to “like” our page, but don’t want any connection with
DRCC on Facebook, you can change your personal settings to reflect
that.
 Periodically we will post information about community events, Friday
Fest, ARRM awards, program highlights, and more.
 The committee will continue to meet to find creative ways to communicate our message and mission to others.
 Program Directors may now send updates and events happening at
their programs or in the community to facebook@drccinfo.org.
If you should have any ideas, please contact Renee or Michelle at the
office.
Thank you for your participation in this new adventure!
If you would like anything
added or changes made
to the newsletter, please
call Linda at the Office,
722-8180, ext. 120, by
NOON on MONDAY.
Farewell Luncheon
There will be a farewell luncheon for Virginia Engman, Program
Coordinator at Lambert, on Wednesday, March 11th, at Perkins in
Mountain Iron at 11:00am. Virginia has worked for DRCC since 2004.
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Positions Open
Full Time
Duluth
The current Program Director at DRCC-Triggs is looking to take their career on a
new path after 24 years of dedication. Therefore, we are seeking a FULL-TIME
PROGRAM DIRECTOR to serve 3 individuals with developmental disabilities in
this AFC licensed home. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour + two ($0.75) differentials for staff equaling $17.50 per hour ($36,400 annually) + benefits. The Program
Director is responsible for supervising 12-15 staff. A QDDP experienced in program
writing and working with autistic behaviors is preferred. This position will start April
13th. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Nathan
Johnson at johnson@drccinfo.org or 722-8180, ext. 106 by Wed., March 18, 2015.
DRCC-Triplex (serving 7 women and 2 men in Gary-New Duluth) is seeking a
FULL TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR. The Program Director is responsible for
supervising approximately 30 staff. Supervisory and program writing experience
preferred. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour + four staff differentials ($3.00) and one
client differential ($.50) totaling $19.50 per hour ($40,560 annually) plus benefits.
For more information or to apply for this position, contact Renee Vandemore at
vandemore@drccinfo.org or 722-8180, ext 105 by Wednesday, March 18th.
DRCC-Oak (serving 3 men in eastern Duluth) is seeking a FULL TIME UP &
AWAKE OVERNIGHT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (starting salary $11.40/hr +
benefits). The schedule will include weekend hours. For more information or to
apply for this position, please call Stephanie or Liz at 525-4799 or email
oak@drccinfo.org. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 11th.
DRCC-Tamarack (serving 4 men in Esko) is seeking a FULL-TIME PROGRAM
ASSISTANT (starting salary $11.40/hr + benefits). The current schedule includes 4 weekday evenings and alternate weekends. For more information or to
apply for this position, please call Nico at 218-879-5059 or email tamarack@drccinfo.org. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 25th.
Full Time
Range
Part Time
Duluth
DRCC-Lambert (serving three women and one gentleman in Virginia) is seeking a
FULL-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR ($12.25/hour + benefits). The current
schedule is Sunday 12p to Monday 12p, Tuesday 3p to Wednesday 3p and Thursday 12p-8p. For more information or to apply, contact Debbie at 218-741-2388 or
email lambert@drccinfo.org by Thursday, March 19th.
DRCC-Daniels (serving three adults in the Pike Lake area) is seeking 2 Up &
Awake staff to work every other weekend: Thursday 10:30p, Up & Awake, to Friday
8:30a; Friday 10p, Up & Awake, to Saturday 7a; Saturday 10p, Up & Awake, to
Sunday 7a. Fill-in opportunities available. Call Rochelle at 729-8037.
DRCC-Daniels (serving three adults in the Pike Lake area) is seeking someone to
work every Friday 4p-8p and every other weekend 7a-3p. Fill-in opportunities available. Please call Rochelle at 729-8037.
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Part Time
Duluth
DRCC-Laverne (serving 6 individuals) is seeking fill-in program assistant. Hours
available to fill are 5-10pm all days of the week. Please call Jeana or Adam at 7285891 if interested.
DRCC-Merritt (serving three women in West Duluth) has 2 positions open for
PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANTS.
Position One: Week #1-Sunday 12p-11p, sleep overnight, Monday 6a-9a;
Wednesday 3p-11p, sleep overnight, Thursday 6a-9a. Week #2 - Monday,
Wednesday & Friday, 4p-8p.
Position Two: Week #1-Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 4p-8p. Week #2Sunday 12p-8p. Please contact Tamika at 624-1746 if interested.
DRCC-Oak (serving 3 men in eastern Duluth) is seeking someone to work Friday
and Saturday overnights, 10p – 8a, and one shift during the weeknights each week
for a total of 30hrs/week or 60hrs/pay period. Insurance Eligible for one staff. (This
position could also be split between two staff.) For more information or to apply for
this position, please call Stephanie or Liz at 525-4799 or email oak@drccinfo.org.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 11th.
DRCC-Tamarack (serving four men in Esko) is seeking someone to work up to 28
per week. Flexible schedule is available. For more information or to apply for this
position, please call Nico at 218-879-5059 or email tamarack@drccinfo.org.
DRCC-Thalassic (serving 5 individuals in Two Harbors) has two positions open.
#1 Position: Thursdays-split shift: 6a-8:30a, 3p-8p; Fridays 6a-8:30a. #2 Position:
Every other weekend Sat & Sun, 11a-7p; Mon., Tues., Wed., 6a-8:30a. Fill-in opportunities – primarily afternoons and overnights. If interested, please contact Pam
or Chris at 834-5657 or email thalassic@drccinfo.org.
Part Time
Range
DRCC-Fairview (serving 4 women in the Virginia area) is seeking someone to
work a variety of 2-8pm shifts plus every other weekend. Must be able to work a
sleep overnight when needed. This position includes 22 scheduled hours in a pay
period, with fill-in opportunities available. Contact Jane at 218-741-5964
REFERRAL INCENTIVE: DRCC offers a $100 referral incentive to any employee who refers a Program Assistant, Coordinator
or Director and a $250 referral incentive to employees who refer an LPN or RN for employment to DRCC. The incentive
payment will be received after their referral is hired and successfully completes six months of employment.
Annual Nurse’s Review
Three days of classes have been set up in May. Classes will also be set up in the
Fall for those who should take it then. Each employee must have this training one
time annually. It is up to you and your Program Director to determine when you
need it.
Classes WITH openings: May 5th: 11a-1p, 1p-3p, 4p-6p
May 12th: 11a-1p, 1p-3p, 4p-6p
May 26th: 11a-1p, 1p-3p, 4p-6p
**There is a limit of 20 people for each class.**
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Items Wanted!
DRCC-Noumenon will take all your old phone books (for a client). Don’t throw them away
- bring them to the Main Office. Thanks!
DRCC-Soft Hands is looking for a 2-drawer file cabinet. If you have one to donate, please
call Doug at 728-4621.
DRCC-Oak is requesting dark colored COTTON fabric or denim for a gentleman client.
The fabric and denim will be eventually cut into strips so it doesn’t have to be any certain
type of cloth, just at least 18” long. If anyone has some that they would like to donate they
can put it in Buck’s office.
DRCC-Willow is requesting sheets. They have a client that shreds them and are basically
replacing a sheet every day for the bed. If you are getting rid of sheets, any size or color,
would you send them to Willow? Call Holly at 729-9019.
2015 Fund Changes
Participants in the DRCC 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan should read the “Spring
2015 Fund Changes” John Hancock will be making to the DRCC retirement plan.
These changes are posted (in green) on the Time Entry System for your review.
The
Super
Coupon
Number
this
week is
770
when
you shop
at Super
One.
Friday Fest Event for March
March 13, 2015
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Coppertop Church
Free admission!
We will play 15 games of bingo! Prizes will be given to the winner of each game.
Refreshments available.
RSVP DUE TODAY, March 10th, to fridayfest@drccinfo.org
Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake
1 1/2 C chocolate cookie crumbs
3 (8 oz) cream cheese
3 eggs
1/3 C confectioners’ sugar
1 1/4 C white sugar
1/2 C sour cream
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 C butter
1/4 C Irish cream liqueur
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix together the cookie crumbs, confectioners’ sugar & 1/3 C cocoa. Add melted butter
and stir until well mixed. Pat into the bottom of a 9” springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, set aside. Increase
oven temperature to 450°. Combine cream cheese, white sugar, 1/4 C cocoa and flour. Beat at medium
speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Blend in sour cream and Irish cream liqueur;
mixing on low speed. Pour filling over baked crust. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to
250° and continue baking for 60 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the
rim of the pan. Chill before serving. If your cake cracks, a helpful tip is to dampen a spatula and smooth the
top, then sprinkle with some chocolate wafer crumbs.